CVE-2020-1226
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CVE-2020-1226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1225.. EPSS estimates a 17.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1225.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 365 Apps | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1226Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1027Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1226Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1027Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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